SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Standard issue 9x19mm service pistol replacing the M9 Beretta across all US military branches. Based on the SIG P320 modular design with serialized fire control unit allowing grip module changes. M17 is full-size, M18 is compact variant. Features manual safety, optics-ready slide, and 17/21-round magazines. Over 400,000 delivered.
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M17/M18 MHS - SIG Sauer
ADVANTAGES
- US Army/Air Force/Navy standard pistol replacement
- Modular grip frame changes size
- 17+1 rounds in M17
- Striker-fired for consistent trigger pull
- Won competitive US DoD Modular Handgun System
DISADVANTAGES
- Glock 17 has similar capability at lower cost
- P320 accidental discharge history
- 833g weight competitive but not lightest
- US ITAR restrictions for some foreign sales
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTESig Sauer P320 Basis; US Military Modular Handgun System Winner
LENGTH M0.2
WEIGHT G833
OPERATIONShort Recoil Striker-Fired
CALIBER MM9
CALIBER TYPE9x19mm Parabellum
MAGAZINE M1717
MAGAZINE M1821
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